The Greenhouse at Barnes Close
Description of the role
We need volunteers to help us look after five acres of beautiful green space and woodland on the grounds of a heritage Cadbury home that blends into the landscape of the Waseley Hills.
To provide general routine and one-off tasks identified by our Volunteer Lead. Tasks can be as light or heavy to suit:
- Assisting with planting, watering, weeding, pruning, and general garden upkeep, including large shrubs.
- Maintaining pathways, seating areas, and garden structures to ensure safety and accessibility.
- Seasonal work; i.e. leaf clearing, Clearing fallen branches or debris, snow shovelling
- Recycling, compost station maintenance, Litter collection.
- Repairing or marking outdoor signage.
- Working alongside other volunteers to deliver small garden projects or events.
We are looking for someone:
- Willing to learn basic gardening techniques (training can be provided) as experience and knowledge of gardening would be great, but not essential.
- Able to work as part of a team and follow health & safety guidelines.
- Reliable with a positive, can-do attitude.
- Reasonably fit and willing to work out of doors in all weather.
- Friendly and approachable.
Practical Considerations
- You should be in reasonable health, to be able to outdoors carrying out light to heavy practical gardening tasks as previously set out.
- This is a voluntary role with no payment, but reasonable expenses may be reimbursed with prior agreement.
- We are relatively rural, so own transport is a benefit, but not essential. we are close to the M5 roundabout on junction 4.
- Opportunity to share weekday midday prayers and lunchtime with other staff and volunteers.
- A safe working environment with appropriate training and personal protective equipment (PPE) should you need it for your role.
- All volunteers and staff are supported in line with our Equal Opportunities Policy, Volunteer and Staff Codes of Conduct and Conflict Transformation Process.
Any specific requirements
- Must be 16 or over.
- Must live or work locally.
- Must own a vehicle or have access to one.
Where is the opportunity based?
This opportunity takes place at the Greenhouse at Barnes Close, Chadwich Manor Estate, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 0RA
When is the opportunity available?
We have a monthly volunteer day on the 2nd Monday of each month. however, we are looking to add volunteers at other times, so its flexible.
About the organisation
The Greenhouse at Barnes Close is an Ecumenical Retreat Centre. We have day and residential retreats, community gatherings and more making space to explore faith and justice, reconciliation and peace.
We have five acres of beautiful grounds and a Cadbury heritage home to care for so that people who really need it can come to rest, reflect and grow.
Join our small growing group of volunteers as we dream, garden, prune, paint, cook, clean, administrate, fix and have a great time together in a peaceful place.
Bromsgrove and Redditch Network 